Heinrich Frauenlob
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Heinrich Frauenlob (between 1250-1260 – 29 November 1318), sometimes known as Henry of Meissen (Heinrich von Meißen), was a Middle High German poet. He was born in Meissen; the nickname Frauenlob (MHG Frouwenlop) means "praise of women" or "praise of Our Lady"[1]. He had great musical talents, and he held court positions in Prague. Around 1290 Frauenlob wrote Frauenleich, a song about the woman of the Apocalypse, and the final song of songs. He also wrote Alle Freude verlässt mich, which was later adopted by Záviš von Zap.
References
- ^ "Heinrich von Meissen". Catholic Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2007-02-18.
Barbara Newman, Frauenlob's Song of Songs: A Medieval German Poet and His Masterpiece. University Park, PA: Penn State University Press, 2006.